Rom-coms have led me to believe that most love stories begin with a chance encounter. But how many couples actually meet serendipitously buying the last pair of gloves at a crowded store during the holidays, driving from Chicago to New York after college graduation, or at the top of the Empire State Building? Like me, we're left to wonder: where do most people meet their spouse?
Whether you're single and debating whether you're more likely to meet on an airplane or an app or you just crave a good love story, we've got you covered. This has been consistent for the three years that we've surveyed soon-to-be newlyweds. Here are more tidbits, including the other top ways couples met, the apps most likely to lead to "I do," and some seriously swoon-worthy stories. You've Got Mail was ahead of its time.
Our data shows that most couples meet online, though you're much more likely to meet on an app than in an online chat room for people over If you want to meet your spouse, we suggest you start swiping.
The five most popular ways couples met, ranked in popularity, include:. The good news is that there's a high likelihood that your persistence will lead to lifelong love. We've got the data to prove it. What percentage of relationships are from dating apps? If you're wondering which to download ASAP, the top three apps to lead to marriage have also stayed consistent. For the third year in a row, Hinge took the top spot, followed by Tinder and Bumble.
It's unlikely that your friends will literally take out a Rolodex when you announce a breakup like Sally's friend did in When Harry Met Sally , but that doesn't mean you can't meet through friends of friends. In fact, it's the next most common way engaged couples meet. The key to meeting someone through mutuals is to be open: ask friends to play matchmaker and go to get-togethers and parties where you're likely to meet friends of friends.
